Conference Call Scheduled for April 25 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern TimeVANCOUVER, April 24, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- QLT Inc. (NASDAQ: QLTI; TSX:
QLT) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,
2007. Unless specified otherwise, all amounts are in U.S. dollars and in
accordance with U.S. GAAP.
2007 Q1 Results
Sales
Visudyne(R) worldwide sales for the first quarter were $61.2 million, a
decrease of 42.7% over the first quarter of 2006. Visudyne sales in the U.S.
were $8.4 million, down 72.4% over last year, while sales in the rest of the
world were $52.8 million, a decrease of 30.7% over last year. The decline in
Visudyne sales during the first quarter was mainly due to continued pressure
in the U.S. and new competition in the European market.
Eligard(R) worldwide sales for the first quarter were $41.8 million, up
145.6% from the first quarter of 2006. Eligard sales in the U.S. were $19.5
million, up 341% over last year, while sales in the rest of the world were
$22.3 million, an increase of 76.9% over last year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)/Loss Per Share
EPS was $0.06 in the first quarter, compared to $0.13 a year ago. The
decline was primarily due to the reduction in Visudyne sales.
Non-GAAP EPS, which excludes stock option expense and the restructuring
charge, was $0.08 for the first quarter. Exhibit 1 provides the detailed
reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP EPS.
QLT Revenues
The Company's revenues were $32.7 million in the first quarter, down 35.1%
from the same period last year. Revenues from Visudyne were $20.6 million in
the quarter, down 50.5% from the first quarter last year. QLT's share of
profit from Visudyne sales decreased to 24.5% compared to 31.6% in the same
period last year.
Research and Development (R&D) Expense
R&D expense in the first quarter was $11.1 million, down $3.3 million from
R&D expense in the first quarter last year primarily due to decreased spending
on Aczone, lemuteporfin and Atrigel projects.
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expense
For the first quarter of 2007, SG&A expense was $6.8 million, down $1.0
million from prior year first quarter expense, primarily due to decreased
legal expenses associated with the TAP litigation.
Cash and Short-term Investments
The company's cash and short-term investments decreased from $378.1
million to $269.8 million during the first quarter of 2007 primarily due to
QLT USA's $112.5 million portion of the TAP litigation settlement.
About QLT
QLT Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery,
development and commercialization of innovative therapies. Our research and
development efforts are focused on pharmaceutical products in the fields of
ophthalmology and dermatology. In addition, we utilize two unique technology
platforms, photodynamic therapy and Atrigel(R), to create products such as
Visudyne(R) and Eligard(R). For more information, visit our web site at
www.qltinc.com.
Updated Conference Call Information
QLT Inc. will hold an investor conference call to discuss first quarter
2007 results on Wednesday, April 25 at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT). The call
will be broadcast live via the Internet at www.qltinc.com. To participate on
the call, please dial 1-800-525-6384 (North America) or 780-409-1668
(International) before 8:30 a.m. ET. A replay of the call will be available
via the Internet and also via telephone at 1-800-365-8354 (North America) or
402-220-2881 (International), access code 4498188.
QLT Inc.-Financial Highlights
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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(In accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles)
Three months ended
(In thousands of United States dollars, except March 31,
per share information) 2007 2006
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(Unaudited)
Revenues
Net product revenue $ 25,116 $ 46,805
Net royalties 7,054 2,962
Contract research and development 248 401
Licensing and milestones 285 244
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32,703 50,412
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Costs and expenses
Cost of sales 8,719 10,181
Research and development 11,083 14,373
Selling, general and administrative 6,842 7,818
Depreciation 1,584 1,512
Restructuring charge 576 52
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28,804 33,936
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Operating income 3,899 16,476
Investment and other income (expense)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses) 25 (1,362)
Interest income 3,904 4,617
Interest expense (1,582) (1,594)
Other gains 1,152 -
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3,499 1,661
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Income from continuing operations before
income taxes 7,398 18,137
Provision for income taxes (2,535) (5,483)
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Income from continuing operations 4,863 12,654
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of
income taxes - (521)
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Net income $ 4,863 $ 12,133
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Basic net income per common share
Continuing operations $ 0.06 $ 0.14
Discontinued operations - (0.01)
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Net income $ 0.06 $ 0.13
Diluted net income per common share
Continuing operations $ 0.06 $ 0.14
Discontinued operations - (0.01)
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Net income $ 0.06 $ 0.13
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (in thousands)
Basic 75,283 90,620
Diluted 75,375 90,659
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QLT Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(In accordance with United States generally
accepted accounting principles)
March 31, December 31,
(In thousands of United States dollars) 2007 2006
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 267,586 $ 299,053
Short-term investment securities - 75,163
Restricted cash 2,227 3,916
Accounts receivable 30,775 38,872
Income taxes receivable 3,056 4,049
Inventories 36,966 34,268
Current portion of deferred income tax assets 8,660 8,657
Other 16,709 14,031
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365,979 478,009
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Property, plant and equipment 50,318 50,497
Deferred income tax assets 10,878 9,838
Goodwill 97,225 98,641
Other long-term assets 1,865 2,121
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$ 526,265 $ 639,106
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LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 14,898 $ 15,255
Accrued liabilities 6,815 125,805
Income taxes payable 40 29
Accrued restructuring charge 1,325 2,383
Current portion of deferred revenue 9,514 11,508
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32,592 154,980
Deferred income tax liabilities 5,835 5,483
Uncertain tax position liability 1,842 -
Deferred revenue 2,685 2,929
Long-term debt 172,500 172,500
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215,454 335,892
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares 710,046 708,206
Additional paid in capital 114,704 114,724
Accumulated deficit (599,587) (603,251)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 85,648 83,535
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310,811 303,214
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$ 526,265 $ 639,106
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As at March 31, 2007, there were 75,314,397 issued and outstanding common
shares and 5,756,705 outstanding stock options.
QLT Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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2007 First Quarter Reconciliation of
GAAP Earnings to Adjusted Non-GAAP
Earnings Exhibit 1
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Three months
Three months ended
ended March 31,
(In millions of United States March 31, 2007
dollars, except per share 2007 Adjusted
information) GAAP Adjustments Non-GAAP(1)
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(Unaudited)
Revenues
Net product revenue $ 25.1 $ - $ 25.1
Net royalties 7.1 - 7.1
Contract research and development 0.2 - 0.2
Licensing and milestones 0.3 - 0.3
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32.7 - 32.7
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Cost and expenses
Cost of sales (8.7) 0.0(a) (8.7)
Research and development (11.1) 0.6(a) (10.5)
Selling, general and
administrative (6.8) 0.3(a) (6.5)
Depreciation (1.6) - (1.6)
Restructuring charge (0.6) 0.6(b) -
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(28.8) 1.5 (27.3)
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Operating income 3.9 1.5 5.4
Investment and other income
(expense)
Net foreign exchange gains 0.0 - 0.0
Interest income 3.9 - 3.9
Interest expense (1.6) - (1.6)
Other gains 1.2 - 1.2
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3.5 - 3.5
Income before income taxes 7.4 1.5 8.9
Provision for income taxes (2.5) (0.2)(c) (2.7)
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Net income $ 4.9 $ 1.3 $ 6.2
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Net income per common share:
Basic $ 0.06 $ 0.08
Diluted 0.06 0.08
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding (in millions)
Basic 75.3 75.3
Diluted 75.4 75.4
Adjustments:
(a) Remove stock based compensation.
(b) Remove restructuring charge.
(c) Remove the income tax impact of (b).
(1) The adjusted non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized
meaning under GAAP and are not comparable between companies.
Management believes that the adjusted non-GAAP financial measures
are useful for the purpose of financial analysis. Management uses
these measures internally to evaluate the Company's operating
performance before items that are considered by management to be
outside of the Company's core operating results.
Atrigel is a registered trademark of QLT USA, Inc.
Visudyne is a registered trademark of Novartis AG.
Eligard is a registered trademark of Sanofi-aventis.
QLT Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol
"QLTI" and on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "QLT."
A full explanation of how QLT determines and recognizes revenue resulting
from Visudyne sales is contained in the financial statements contained in the
periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K, under the heading "Significant
Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition". Visudyne sales are product sales
by Novartis under its agreement with QLT.
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward looking
statements" of QLT within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and constitute "forward looking information" within the
meaning of the Securities Act (Ontario). Forward looking statements include,
but are not limited to: our expectations regarding the future role of Visudyne
and statements which contain language such as: "assuming," "prospects,"
"future," "projects," "expects" and "outlook". Forward-looking statements are
predictions only which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from
those expressed in such statements. Factors that could cause actual events or
results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: the Company's
future operating results are uncertain and likely to fluctuate, currency
fluctuations in primary markets might impact financial results, the risk that
future sales of Visudyne and Eligard may be less than expected (including as a
result of the timing and impact of existing competitive products and/or new
products launched by competitors and the level of physician acceptance of
Visudyne in combination with other agents), the Company's reliance on third
parties for the manufacture and marketing of Visudyne and Eligard, we are
still involved in ongoing litigation and the cost of litigation can be
unpredictable and may increase our 2007 SG&A expenses and adversely affect
financial condition beyond what is currently expected; general economic
conditions and other factors described in detail in QLT's Annual Information
Form on Form 10 K, quarterly reports on Form 10 Q and other filings with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulatory
authorities. Forward looking statements are based on the current expectations
of QLT and QLT does not assume any obligation to update such information to
reflect later events or developments except as required by law.
CONTACT: QLT Inc.: Vancouver, Canada, Therese Hayes, Tamara Hicks,
Telephone: (604) 707-7000, or 1-800-663-5486, Fax: (604) 707-7001
SOURCE QLT Inc.
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